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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 4.2 - 8.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $144, while a train costs an average of $543.
Distance: 871 miles (1403 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $366 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 39m Average total duration 25h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bologna:
A flight is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bologna costing on average $171 (€138).
A flight is $399 (€323) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bologna costing on average $543 (€440).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 39m.
Bus takes on average 37h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bologna
How to get from Manchester to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 22424:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport7:45 PMBologna Airport$531One-way0 transfers
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- FR 22424:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport7:45 PMBologna Airport$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 22424:25 PM2h20Manchester Airport7:45 PMBologna Airport$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM35h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1791One-way3 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM35h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1901One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM37h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1921One-way3 transfers
VY8749 · VY65249:10 PM9h45Manchester Airport7:55 AMBologna Airport$1401One-way1 transfer
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Regionale TRENORD 8035810:30 AM8h32Manchester Airport8:02 PMBologna Centrale$1511One-way2 transfers- U23836+
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+Regionale TRENORD 8035610:30 AM6h39Manchester Airport6:09 PMBologna Centrale$1541One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bologna:
A flight is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bologna costing on average $171 (€138).
A flight is $399 (€323) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bologna costing on average $543 (€440).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 39m.
Bus takes on average 37h 19m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, British Airways, Jet2.com, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Vueling to go to Bologna by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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